Vikings pick Caleb Banks at 18
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Caleb Banks is a competitor. Whether he's posting up on the basketball court or playing a simple game of rock-paper-scissors, one thing is consistent. "I'm going to win," Banks said during his introductory press conference Friday afternoon at TCO Performance Center.
Banks is confident he can develop into a special player under Minnesota's coaches.
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Vikings take injured DT Caleb Banks at No. 18
The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a move seen as both bold and risky. Banks brings elite size and athleticism but carries significant injury concerns after multiple foot ...
Kevin O'Connell addressed first-round pick Caleb Banks' foot injury and expects him to be ready for the start of Minnesota Vikings training camp.
There is some positive news on one of the top defensive tackles in this year’s draft.
That is precisely what just occurred with one potential target for Ian Cunningham and the Falcons at pick 48. Caleb Banks, an interior defensive lineman for the Florida Gators, received some positive news about the status of an injury that largely held him out of workouts at the NFL Combine and his subsequent pro day.